Bis-Hema Poly(Hexamethylene/ethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bis-HEMA Poly(Hexamethylene/Ethylene Carbonate)/IPDI Copolymer is a copolymer of Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI) and the polymer produced by the reaction of hexamethylene carbonate and ethylene carbonate, end-capped with 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate HEMA.
What does it do?
Bis-Hema Poly(Hexamethylene/ethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
EU regulatory status
Bis-Hema Poly(Hexamethylene/ethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bis-Hema Poly(Hexamethylene/ethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer?
Bis-Hema Poly(Hexamethylene/ethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bis-HEMA Poly(Hexamethylene/Ethylene Carbonate)/IPDI Copolymer is a copolymer of Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI) and the polymer produced by the reaction of hexamethylene carbonate and ethylene carbonate, end-capped with 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate HEMA.
Is Bis-Hema Poly(Hexamethylene/ethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bis-Hema Poly(Hexamethylene/ethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bis-Hema Poly(Hexamethylene/ethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer do in cosmetic products?
Bis-Hema Poly(Hexamethylene/ethylene Carbonate)/ipdi Copolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/04/2018